Published 04/14/2023 7:16:00 a.m.

Senegal gas deal drives locals to desperation, prostitution

Summary by Ground News

When the gas rig arrived off the coast of Saint-Louis, residents of this seaside Senegalese town found reason to hope. Fishing has long been the community’s lifeblood, but the industry was struggling with climate change and COVID-19. Officials promised the drilling would soon bring thousands of jobs and diversification of the economy.

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Associated Press News

Senegal gas deal drives locals to desperation, prostitution

When the gas rig arrived off the coast of Saint-Louis, residents of the seaside Senegalese town found reason to hope. Fishing is Saint-Louis' lifeblood, but the industry struggled with climate

04/14/2023 3:25:33 a.m.·United States

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USA Today

Senegal gas deal drives desperation, prostitution

When the gas rig arrived off the coast of Saint-Louis, Senegal, residents found reason to hope. Officials promised the drilling would bring thousands of jobs. But locals say it's brought a wave of problems, including forcing some women into prostitution. (April 14) (AP video: Grace Ekpu)

04/14/2023 3:02:11 a.m.·United States

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abc News

Senegal gas deal drives locals to desperation, prostitution

When the gas rig arrived off the coast of Saint-Louis, residents of the seaside Senegalese town found reason to hope

04/14/2023 3:25:32 a.m.·United States

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KIFI

Senegal gas deal drives locals to desperation, prostitution

By SAM MEDNICK Associated Press SAINT-LOUIS, Senegal (AP) — When the gas rig arrived off the coast of Saint-Louis, residents of this seaside Senegalese town found reason to hope. Fishing has long been the community’s lifeblood, but the industry was struggling with climate change and COVID-19. Officials promised the drilling would soon bring thousands of jobs and diversification of the economy. Instead, residents say, the rig has brought only a …

04/14/2023 3:35:42 a.m.·Idaho Falls, United States

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KRDO

Senegal gas deal drives locals to desperation, prostitution

04/14/2023 3:25:33 a.m.·Colorado Springs, United States

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Winnipeg Free Press

Senegal gas deal drives locals to desperation, prostitution

SAINT-LOUIS, Senegal (AP) — When the gas rig arrived off the coast of Saint-Louis, residents of this seaside Senegalese town found reason to hope. Fishing has long been the community’s […]

04/13/2023 10:28:02 p.m.·Winnipeg, Canada

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